Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a number issued by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and used for filing your federal payroll taxes. You may also see it referred to as Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
When you apply for a new Mercury account, you'll need to provide one of the following documents to verify your EIN:
- Form CP575
- Form 147c
- A completed SS-4 (the returned version from the IRS)
Where to get an EIN
If you don't have one already, you can apply for an EIN on the IRS website. Once approved, you'll be sent Form CP575 that includes your new EIN.
Here’s an example Form CP575:
What to do if you lose your CP575
You can request a Form 147c from the IRS by calling 1-800-829-4933, which will act as a replacement form with all the necessary information.
Here’s an example Form 147c:
